Core Viewpoint - The Beijing Catering Association issued a proposal for the 2025 National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday catering services, emphasizing safety, fair pricing, and waste reduction in the industry [1][2]. Group 1: Safety Measures - Catering enterprises are required to conduct comprehensive safety risk assessments before the holiday, focusing on fire safety, kitchen operations, gas usage, electrical management, and evacuation routes to ensure no blind spots [1]. - Strict adherence to food safety laws is mandated, covering all aspects from raw material procurement to storage and transportation, with an emphasis on pest control and water safety to prevent food safety incidents [1]. Group 2: Pricing and Market Conduct - The proposal stresses the importance of fair, legal, and honest pricing practices, prohibiting arbitrary price increases during the holiday and ensuring clear pricing without misleading discounts or hidden fees [1]. - Catering businesses are encouraged to maintain a fair market order and protect consumers' rights to information and fair transactions [1]. Group 3: Service Preparation and Innovation - Catering enterprises should analyze holiday market demand in advance, preparing food supplies, staff allocation, and equipment maintenance, while enhancing employee training and service efficiency [2]. - There is an encouragement to innovate and offer dishes that reflect Beijing's characteristics and align with health principles, providing diverse service options such as dine-in, reservations, takeout, and delivery [2]. Group 4: Waste Reduction and Sustainability - The proposal advocates for reducing food waste through precise procurement, scientific storage, and reasonable meal distribution, promoting the "Clean Plate Campaign" to encourage rational consumption [2]. - Catering businesses are urged to offer smaller portion sizes, encourage takeout of leftovers, and use eco-friendly packaging materials, fostering a new trend of green, low-carbon, and economical dining consumption [2].

Core Viewpoint - The recent release of the seventh batch of typical practices to curb food waste emphasizes the importance of quantification, standardization, and precision in addressing food waste in the restaurant and catering industry [2]. Group 1: Key Practices - The promotion of a "self-selected dishes + weight-based pricing" model in Ji'an, Jiangxi Province has effectively guided public rational consumption and reduced food waste, leading to a 10% to 15% decrease in average ingredient loss rates [2]. - In Shanghai's Huangpu District, a comprehensive management system has been established, covering procurement, inventory, and consumption, which has enhanced the standardization of data and created a dynamic monitoring mechanism [2]. - The implementation of a smart reservation system in Huangpu District has allowed for precise guidance on procurement and meal preparation based on actual demand, thereby improving the overall efficiency of the food service industry [2]. Group 2: Lessons Learned - The key to applying these practices lies in analyzing specific scenarios and tailoring solutions accordingly, as demonstrated by schools in Changsha, Hunan Province, where daily leftover rice has been reduced to 25 grams [3]. - The focus should be on practical and achievable goals rather than unrealistic targets, ensuring that efforts to reduce food waste are sustained over time for continuous improvement [3].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the role of the "Sentinel Team" in ensuring food safety and promoting green consumption in Haidian District [1][2] - The "Sentinel Team" consists of new employment groups who actively report potential safety hazards in daily life, such as unlit disinfection cabinets in restaurants [1] - The team also participates in anti-food waste initiatives by promoting the "Clean Plate" campaign among delivery riders [1] Group 2 - The "Sentinel Team" has expanded significantly with broad participation from various sectors, becoming an essential force in grassroots governance [2] - In response to operational disruptions, such as elevator failures in supermarkets, team members promptly report issues to market supervision authorities, ensuring quick resolutions [2] - Haidian District has implemented various support programs for new employment groups, including free haircuts, raincoats, professional training, and daily care, enhancing the sense of belonging and happiness among team members [2]

Core Viewpoint - The Sanya Yazhou District government cafeteria is implementing measures to reduce food waste through technology and management practices, aiming for efficient resource utilization and sustainability [2][3]. Group 1: Technological Innovations - The cafeteria utilizes AI and big data to monitor leftover food automatically, reducing the need for manual intervention [2]. - An electronic monitoring system records the status of returned plates, allowing for precise tracking of food waste [2]. Group 2: Menu and Dining Management - The cafeteria serves approximately 1,200 meals daily and has introduced a weekly menu to help diners plan their meals, minimizing food waste [2]. - Staff are encouraged to creatively use vegetable scraps, turning them into popular dishes, thus reducing waste [2]. Group 3: Resource Management - The cafeteria has implemented energy-saving measures, such as automatic water faucets to prevent excessive water use while maintaining hygiene standards [2]. - A detailed management ledger tracks weekly food waste, with a reported 90% resource utilization rate for waste through a closed-loop system involving classification, processing, and recycling [3].

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese government emphasizes the importance of frugality and opposes food waste, with initiatives aimed at establishing long-term mechanisms to curb wasteful practices in dining settings [1]. Group 1: Government Initiatives - The government encourages party and government agencies to lead food-saving actions and implement responsibilities for managing food waste [2]. - A new evaluation and reporting system for food waste management in government canteens has been introduced in Jilin Province, which will be integrated into annual energy-saving assessments [4]. Group 2: Case Studies of Food Waste Reduction - In Changchun, the Linyuan Street government canteen has reduced kitchen waste by approximately 30% in 2024 compared to 2023 by monitoring daily meal counts and adjusting food preparation accordingly [2][3]. - The Sanya government canteen creatively uses food scraps, such as making snacks from leftover soybean residue, and has opened its facilities to the public to promote resource utilization [6][7]. - In Guangyuan, Sichuan, the canteen has adopted a batch cooking method based on daily attendance, which has led to a reduction in food waste and improved meal freshness [8][10]. Group 3: Implementation Strategies - Various strategies are employed across canteens, including personalized menus, real-time monitoring of food waste, and regular feedback collection from diners to optimize food offerings [3][7]. - The use of technology, such as facial recognition for attendance tracking, helps in planning food purchases and minimizing waste [7]. - Continuous evaluation and adjustment of food preparation and serving practices are crucial for achieving significant reductions in food waste [9][10].